How to Brake in a Go-Kart

Braking effectively in a go kart can be the difference from pole position to the mid pack.
That's why it's important to understand how to best brake in a go kart so you can maximise your on track performance. Different classes require a different technique, so we teach you which one to use to get the most out of yourself.
It's a balancing act, build your confidence first, then try find your limit!
Let us know what braking technique you're most comfortable with below.
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[@leethal9603]

This is very well explained, and really helped me to clarify certain things in relation to your explanation. Legend mate!

[@KartClass]

Too easy! Thanks for tuning in!

[@sebastiandisalvo7146]

Could you do a video explaining how to flow your kart through corners

[@KartClass]

I’ll see what I can do! Use as much race track as you can

[@haz3racer333]

Good tips especially since I am from Dubbo because it has a long straight.

[@KartClass]

And good braking zones there at Turn 1, 3 and down the hill.

[@badgumby9544]

You press down on the left pedal. The other pedal makes it go.

[@kevinrace2648]

Your not wrong!🤣

[@xaviercainracing]

2:40 don’t mind this just a reminder when I come back from breakfast so I know where I’m up to

[@maysanbouhani6087]

Are you back yet?

[@loopie007]

You forgot to say "Please Like and Subscribe". :-)

[@KartClass]

I'm new to all this stuff! Haha

[@AngusMadden]

I’m 13yo looking to get started in ka4 junior go karts but I’m fairly tall for my age (6’0) so I don’t know if I would actually fit comfortably in a ka4 junior kart, do you know what the max height of a ka4 kart is?

[@KartClass]

Hey mate, If you’re confident enough to step up to KA3 soon, I would commit to a senior kart so you’re comfortable and don’t need to upgrade chassis soon enough.

[@AngusMadden]

@@KartClass ok but i wouldn’t be able to compete in races though because I’m not 15?

[@sjperkins8249]

@@AngusMadden you may be able to use the ka4 engine package on the ka3 chassis. Just reach out to the club and ask. Or get the smaller one and look for a front porch extention? 🤷

[@atkinracing]

Ask to run a senior kart in ka4 I’m am doing that as my team’s senior kart is a lot better then junior

[@KartClass]

@@atkinracing if the senior kart works then go for it! The stickier tyres help the bigger karts also

[@easyweaver9691]

Mate I'm struggling lol any idea you can tell me what year my kart was made ? (Model number ax6) (chassis number a2861) not sure if that helps at all but yer figured I'd try

[@KartClass]

Speak to DPE

[@luisvazdecamoes9764]

why should you release the break pedal slowly? why can´t you just release it fast to press the acelerator pedal as fast as possible?

[@planeguy_0577]

It's called trail braking. I'm not 100% sure how it works, but you can find quite a few videos on it.

[@luisvazdecamoes9764]

@@planeguy_0577 thank you so much, you´re a god!

[@planeguy_0577]

@@luisvazdecamoes9764 lmao you're welcome

[@user-mo1gp4fg5v]

Trail braking is used to stop you from locking up and spinning. You can brake later and turn in meaning you need to lift the brake to stop the locking